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07

The Treasurer

Budd Dwyer / Paul Powell

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07: The Treasurer

An “honest, hardworking politician” reaches his breaking point after becoming entangled in a bribery scandal.

Prelude: A shocking discovery is made after the death of Illinois Secretary of State, Paul Powell.

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